The new rule changes the definition of "colonia" and "rural area" to ensure more of these impoverished, predominantly Latino communities are covered under the regulation.

Secondary market analysts speaking on a dv01 panel said that as unemployment increases, borrowers with lower credit scores will see drops in performance. In auto, inflation has reduced access to credit for lower-income borrowers.

Combined MBS issuance at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae was down 21.2% from the fourth quarter and off 66.9% from the first three months of 2022.

The revived program means United Wholesale Mortgage will eat 2% of the home price (up to $4,000) in the form of downpayment assistance.

Republican Sen. Tim Scott begins his presidential campaign by making a housing policy statement.

The FTC filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to halt the proposed acquisition of Black Knight by Intercontinental Exchange.

Issuance of single-family Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities saw significant declines in the first three months of 2023.

Lenders interviewed by Inside MBS & ABS said they are receiving more buyback requests than before.

It was the ninth straight quarterly decline for agency MBS issuance.

2022 marked the first year that net production was negative for the full year since the MBA started its performance survey in 2008.